Enable Recite to make this website accessible
Rise in entrepreneurs with disabilities
Almost half a million disabled people have started their own business in the past year, 32,000 more than in the previous 12 months, according to new figures.
The Government said the total was a record, adding that 150 disabled people were moving into jobs or training every day.
Mark Harper, Minister for Disabled People, said: "Disabled people are becoming more confident in the recovering economy and starting their own business."
The figures were released as the winner of a £50,000 award for Britain's most entrepreneurial disabled person was announced as Ben Wolfenden, who has cystic fibrosis.
Easyjet founder Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou, said of his award: "Already over 100,000 disabled entrepreneurs employ an equivalent number of people in their business start-ups.
"This highlights the extraordinary strength of the flair and talent amongst the disabled people of this country.
"Lots of these men and women have overcome incredible obstacles - over and above those usually faced by most starting a new business."
VERCIDA works with over one hundred clients who are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. If you are an employer and interested in working with VERCIDA to promote your diversity and inclusion initiatives and attract the best candidates, please email [email protected] for more information.
Help us find the best workplace for you by sharing more about yourself.
We will never disclose your information with others.
Thank you for registering on VERCIDA - the leading job site for companies that are passionate about diversity and inclusion.
- Check out our client profiles to get the latest on their DE&I credentials
- Look out for client benefits next to all our job specs
- Sign up for job alerts to keep up to date on new roles as they come in
- Search 1000s of roles from the biggest brands
Please proceed to the next step. If you are unable to complete the next stage of application please use the contact form HERE.